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Important - On the instructor podium, the USB 2.0 needs to be used on the black and beige adaptor while USB3 will be used on the black box adapter.[[File:Class.jpg|left|frameless|416x416px|class etb 234]][[File:FrontUsb2.0Adaptor.jpg|frameless]]  
==Room overview==
# The instructor area is the front right of the classroom (opposite corner to the doors)
# USB hubs are accessible on top of the AV equipment directly behind the instructors desk
# The projector controls are mounted on the wall adjacent to the instructors desk
# The cabinet and table in the adjacent corner are not used.  
Room layout[[File:Anotated room resized.png|frameless|none|600x450px]]


1. The instructor area is the front right of the classroom (opposite corner to the doors) - the cabinet and table in the adjacent corner are not used.
USB ports behind instructors desk:


[[File:Image of a classroom.png|330x330px]]
[[File:Annotated USB ports resized.png|frameless|600x600px]]


==Projector Control Panel==
The projector control panel is found on the wall to the left of the Instructor's desk. To begin, press the "Enter" button in the bottom right corner of the screen. The control panel touch screen is not very sensitive and you may need to press the button firmly.


2. This room currently has limited sound capabilities - you may need to bring your own speaker.
[[File:Control_panel_enter.png|602x602px]]


3. Please return the provided HDMI and audio cables neatly to the desk (do NOT let it drop to the floor).
Next, on the login screen, use the numpad to enter the access pin. Then, press the "SUBMIT" button at the bottom center of the screen. If you do not have the access pin send a request to btechts@mcmaster.ca 


[[File:HDMI and audio cables demonstration.png]]
[[File:Control panel login screen.png|600x600px]]


4. The remote works for both of the projectors - you need to point the remote directly at the projector of interest (you may need to walk to the center of the room).


On successful login, the AV system will turn on. Visually you will see a progress bar appear on screen, followed by the controls screen shown below:


[[File:ETB-234 Control panel.png|601x601px]]


5. Please bring your own adapter if your device does not have an HDMI output port.
The control panel allows independently selecting which input is display to which screen. Reference [[AV Instructions: ETB 234#Room overview|room overview]] for projector location. There are 3 possible inputs to pick for each projector:


* Desktop PC 1 (The main monitor on the Instructor's desk)
* Desktop PC 2 (The secondary screen to the left on the Instructor's desk)
* Laptop PC (Input from the provided HDMI cable, see [[AV Instructions: ETB 234#Projecting From a Laptop|Projecting From a Laptop]])


The Hide/Show button beneath each column is used to individually turn on or off each projector.


6. Left-click and right-click refer to the default right-handed mouse configuration - reverse them if applicable.
When finished with the AV system, please turn it off by using the "TURN SYSTEM OFF" button in the upper right corner of the control panel. This button needs to be held down for 2 seconds. On success, you will hear a beep and the screen will show a shutdown progress bar (example below):


[[File:ETB-234 Control panel shutdown screen.png|595x595px]]


==Projecting From the Desktop==


7. The wall-embedded touchscreen is not very sensitive, so you may need to firmly and/or repeatedly press for the desired outcome.
* Begin by logging into the Instructor Desktop computer
* Follow the instructions in [[AV Instructions: ETB 234#Projector Control Panel|Projector Control Panel]] to turn on the AV system
* By default the main (righthand side) monitor will be projected to the screens. The Control panel can be used to switch one or both of the screens to display the content of the instructor's secondary monitor (Desktop 2 on the control panel)
* USB drives may be connected to the Desktop computer via the docking stations which are situated on top of the AV equipment box directly behind the instructors desk. Reference [[AV Instructions: ETB 234#Room overview|room overview]] for an image highlighting their location.
* The desktop is already connected to class room speakers


[[File:Wall-embedded touchscreen.png]]
==Projecting From a Laptop==


Using provided computer, if you do not see any image on the screen:
To project from a laptop it must be connected to the provided HDMI cable. This HDMI cable can be found on the back of the monitor to the right of the instructors desk (See below). Please return it to this position when finished. If your device does not have an HDMI port, then you must bring your own adapter (e.g. USB-C to HDMI)


1. Ensure you are logged in
Once connected to HDMI, turn on the AV system using the [[AV_Instructions:_ETB_234#Projector Control Panel|Projector Control Panel]]. Then, select "LAPTOP PC" on the control panel for both the right and left projectors.


2. Ensure the projector is on
Instructor's area with the location of the HDMI cable highlighted:


a. Use the touchscreen to turn on the projector
[[File:Cable location labelled.png|593x593px]]


[[File:Touchscreen to turn on the projector.png]]
The AV cables are all bundled together, the HDMI cable and audio jack are shown below:


[[File:HDMI cable andaudio jack labelled.png|593x593px]]


Audio can be played through the HDMI cable. If audio is not functioning, check that the HDMI connection is set as the audio output device (shown below for Windows 11):


b. Use the remote to manually turn on/off the projector (The remote works for both of the projectors, so you need to point the remote directly at the projector of interest - you may need to walk to the centre of the room)
[[File:Audio device via HDMI.png]]


[[File:Remote.png]]
The audio jack is a backup option that can be used with laptops that support it.
 
 
 
3. Ensure that the projector is selecting the correct input
 
 
 
a. Use the touchscreen to change the monitor that the projector is copying - choose Desktop PC 1
 
[[File:Touchscreen to change the monitor.png]]
 
 
 
b. Use the remote to select input 5 (DIGITAL LINK)
 
[[File:Remote to select input 5.png]]
 
4. Ensure the computer is outputting its image properly
 
 
 
a. Press the Windows key and P at the same time
 
 
 
b. Select Second screen only
 
 
 
c. Repeat 3a, and 3b as necessary
 
 
Using the provided computer, if you do not hear any sound:
 
 
5. Ensure the computer's sound is on and turned up, and selected properly
 
 
a. Left-click the speaker icon in your taskbar, press/hold the right-arrow key on the keyboard until loud enough
 
 
b. If there is no sound and/or a red circle with an X, right-click the speaker icon, left-click Sounds, left click Playback, right click the Speakers option (Realtek High Definition Audio - NOT USB Codec or NVIDIA High Definition Audio), and left-click Enable
 
 
c. On the same menu as 5b, left-click Set as Default Device, test by repeating 5a
 
 
Using your own computer, if you do not see any image on the screen:
 
 
6. Ensure your device is properly plugged in
 
 
a. Ensure the cable and adapter (if applicable) is(/are) properly plugged in - remove and replug (ensure correct orientation)
 
[[File:Ensure the cable and adapter are properly plugged in.png]]
 
 
 
7. Ensure the projector is selecting the correct input
 
 
 
a. Refer to 3a (choose Laptop, instead of Desktop PC 1 or Desktop PC 2)
 
[[File:Refer to 3a.png]]
 
 
 
b. Refer to 3b as necessary
 
[[File:Refer to 3b.png]]
 
 
 
 
Using your own computer, if you do not hear any sound:
 
 
 
7. Ensure your computer's sound is on and turned up
 
 
 
a. Refer to 5a, 5b (change the audio output option as necessary), and 5c
 
 
 
8. Bring your own speakers, and ensure they are working properly
 
 
 
a. Ensure your speakers are properly powered and connected to your computer (this varies according to your speakers)
 
b. Repeat 5a, 5b, and 5c as necessary

Latest revision as of 17:01, 29 January 2026

Room overview

  1. The instructor area is the front right of the classroom (opposite corner to the doors)
  2. USB hubs are accessible on top of the AV equipment directly behind the instructors desk
  3. The projector controls are mounted on the wall adjacent to the instructors desk
  4. The cabinet and table in the adjacent corner are not used.

Room layout

USB ports behind instructors desk:

Projector Control Panel

The projector control panel is found on the wall to the left of the Instructor's desk. To begin, press the "Enter" button in the bottom right corner of the screen. The control panel touch screen is not very sensitive and you may need to press the button firmly.

Next, on the login screen, use the numpad to enter the access pin. Then, press the "SUBMIT" button at the bottom center of the screen. If you do not have the access pin send a request to btechts@mcmaster.ca


On successful login, the AV system will turn on. Visually you will see a progress bar appear on screen, followed by the controls screen shown below:

The control panel allows independently selecting which input is display to which screen. Reference room overview for projector location. There are 3 possible inputs to pick for each projector:

  • Desktop PC 1 (The main monitor on the Instructor's desk)
  • Desktop PC 2 (The secondary screen to the left on the Instructor's desk)
  • Laptop PC (Input from the provided HDMI cable, see Projecting From a Laptop)

The Hide/Show button beneath each column is used to individually turn on or off each projector.

When finished with the AV system, please turn it off by using the "TURN SYSTEM OFF" button in the upper right corner of the control panel. This button needs to be held down for 2 seconds. On success, you will hear a beep and the screen will show a shutdown progress bar (example below):

Projecting From the Desktop

  • Begin by logging into the Instructor Desktop computer
  • Follow the instructions in Projector Control Panel to turn on the AV system
  • By default the main (righthand side) monitor will be projected to the screens. The Control panel can be used to switch one or both of the screens to display the content of the instructor's secondary monitor (Desktop 2 on the control panel)
  • USB drives may be connected to the Desktop computer via the docking stations which are situated on top of the AV equipment box directly behind the instructors desk. Reference room overview for an image highlighting their location.
  • The desktop is already connected to class room speakers

Projecting From a Laptop

To project from a laptop it must be connected to the provided HDMI cable. This HDMI cable can be found on the back of the monitor to the right of the instructors desk (See below). Please return it to this position when finished. If your device does not have an HDMI port, then you must bring your own adapter (e.g. USB-C to HDMI)

Once connected to HDMI, turn on the AV system using the Projector Control Panel. Then, select "LAPTOP PC" on the control panel for both the right and left projectors.

Instructor's area with the location of the HDMI cable highlighted:

The AV cables are all bundled together, the HDMI cable and audio jack are shown below:

Audio can be played through the HDMI cable. If audio is not functioning, check that the HDMI connection is set as the audio output device (shown below for Windows 11):

The audio jack is a backup option that can be used with laptops that support it.

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